Description: A storm rages, threatening to engulf a small schooner adrift in the vast Pacific Ocean. Onboard, not seasoned sailors but fifteen schoolboys, the eldest barely fourteen, struggle against the relentless waves. With their vessel battered and their knowledge of the sea limited, they face a desperate fight for survival. Cast upon an unknown shore, the boys find themselves in a strange land, devoid of any immediate signs of human life. The author skillfully transports the reader into this uncharted territory, where danger and uncertainty lurk at every turn. Faced with dwindling provisions and the harsh realities of their situation, the boys must learn to rely on their resourcefulness and courage. This book explores themes of resilience, leadership, and the indomitable spirit of youth. Through the boys' trials and tribulations, the author reveals the power of human connection and the importance of hope in the face of adversity. Ultimately, the book's insights remind us that even in the most dire circumstances, the human will to survive can prevail. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Fiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Personalized: No
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Number of Pages: 220
Type: textbook
Book Title: Adrift in the Pacific (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2017
Topic: Action & Adventure
Item Height: 0.5 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Fiction
Item Weight: 10.8 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Jules Vern
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback